Millennial Homesteaders VS Gardening

The Lordens Mike & Liz Lorden- Laid Back Living. Garden and livestock homestead vlog Idaho mountain homestead.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Millennial Homesteaders VS Gardening" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Millennial Homesteaders VS Gardening

🌱 The early morning routine includes moving sheep between pens, feeding the animals, and engaging in gardening activities like planting.

🌿 Despite having a rough terrain that doesn’t support the mobile sheep netting well, the farmers are looking for alternative ways to corral and contain the sheep more effectively.

🚧 Recent rains causing the local creek to rise and spring runoff has not yet begun, indicating potential future water issues or flooding.

🌻 Sunflower plantings in the greenhouse are being eaten by an unknown pest, leading to the application of neem oil in an attempt to protect the plants.

🍀 The sheep are thriving on tansy without any ill effects, though it's noted that it cannot be their sole food source due to lack of nutrients.

🥬 The use of biodegradable trays for planting kale demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and minimizing waste.

🌕 Potatoes named russet potatoes have been planted, but it's uncertain which potato varieties will thrive best in their location.

🌐 Implementation of a more traditional woven wire fence is being considered to better contain lambs and improve pasture management.

🥕 Successive plantings of finger carrots are planned throughout the growing season to maximize harvest in the North Idaho climate.

📅 A sense of anticipation is expressed for how the garden will look in mid-summer, with hopes that the increase in temperature will aid in the growth of newly planted crops.

Timestamped Summary

00:05 Introduces the plan to move sheep from one pen to another and feed animals before planting in the garden.

01:07 Moving sheep to a different pen, discussing how a mobile netting system is challenging to use on their undulating terrain.

03:07 Adapted the plan to use electric fencing for sheep transfer and containment.

03:25 Discussing tansy plants in the sheep pasture and how they affect different livestock.

03:52 Noticed that sunflower plants in the greenhouse were eaten by pests and planning to use neem oil as a deterrent.

04:36 Planning to plant kale seedlings in a biodegradable cardboard tray outside under a cold frame.

05:08 Showing the progress of spinach growth in an outdoor garden bed.

05:56 Cabbage and broccoli thriving in the greenhouse cold frame.

07:06 Planning to replant sunflowers after most were eaten by pests and spraying the remaining ones with neem oil.

07:09 Propagating various types of mint plants by pinching off older stalks to grow new roots.

08:02 Moving outside to plant potatoes and carrots in raised garden beds, updating on the electric fencing situation with lambs.

09:11 Improving the electric fence by ensuring the bottom wire is hot to prevent smaller animals from escaping.

10:33 Planting finger carrots in the garden beds.

12:12 Covering freshly planted potato beds with a thin layer of compost from the chicken coop for moisture retention and fertilization.

13:14 Wrapping up the day's work, excited for how the garden will look in the peak of summer, with warm weather expected to boost growth.

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Q&A

What is the plan for the day as mentioned in the video?

The plan for the day is to first move the sheep from one pen to another and feed the animals, then head back up to the garden to do a little bit of planting.

What is the issue with using mobile sheep netting on the mountainside?

The issue with using mobile sheep netting on the mountainside is that the undulation of the ground makes it difficult to use, and it easily grounds out on grass and sticks, causing the fence to lose its electrified aspect and not keep the sheep contained.

What is the approach for the sheep fencing now?

The approach now is to roll up the mobile sheep netting and use it as a barrier when transferring the animals to contain them better, as the electrified fence is not effectively keeping them in.

What happened to the sunflowers in the greenhouse?

Something has been eating the heads off of almost every single one of the sunflower seedlings that popped up in the greenhouse.

What are the plans for the kale seeds started in the greenhouse?

The plan for the kale seeds is to plant each little biodegradable cube, along with the cardboard, directly into the ground under one of the little cold frames in the garden bed with the spinach and lettuce.

What did Mike and Liz plant in the garden?

Mike and Liz planted potatoes in two of the garden beds and also planted several rows of little finger carrots.

How are they dealing with the baby ram escaping the fence?

They have electrified the bottom wire of the fence, but the baby ram continues to escape. They are considering tightening the wires or using wire mesh fencing to contain the lambs better.